Our Mission / Kaupapa
The objective of WestREAP (Westland Rural Education Activities Programme Incorporated Society) is to identify gaps in the provision of education for rural communities for all ages, and develop strategies to fill those gaps, either through REAP programmes or in collaboration with others.
WestREAP has been operating for over 40 years providing educational pathways to local communities across the Westland and Grey districts, from Jackson Bay in the south, to Punakaiki in the north and east to Otira. WestREAP promotes community development, integrating education and the provision of information with activities in other sectors including health, social services, community organisations, Poutini Ngāi Tahu hapū and rūnanga and local government. WestREAP has recently supported the establishment of Te Hono o Ngā Waka, a kaupapa Māori social service agency for Te Tai o Poutini. WestREAP can act as an independent initiator and facilitator of community change.
Our Values
Manaakitanga
Nurturing relationships, looking after people and caring about others well-being with integrity
Accessibility
Connecting to those that are hard to reach geographically, socially and economically through learning opportunities
Inclusivity
Creating a space of belonging and aroha for all those in our community
Empowerment
Supporting and enabling people to increase self-confidence by gaining new skills leading to greater autonomy
responsiveness
Adaptable and positive in meeting community needs
He tōtara wāhi rua, he kai nā te ahi!
If we are not united we will not achieve, there is strength in unity!
Our People
Whare Iraia
Chief Executive
Education Manager
Schools and Youth
Margaret Silcock
Finance Administrator
Lisa Barbour
Team Leader
E.C.E and Schools
Holly McHugh
Adult & Community Education Team Leader
Abbey Johansson
Youth Services Team Leader
Helen Reij
Driving Instructor and Driving Theory Tutor
Kate Buckley
Creative Communities & Art4me Co-ordinator
Lynda Halliday
Administration Support
Kathryn Wells
Customer Service
Sarah Heney
Payroll Administrator
Rachel Kahl
Youth Services Facilitator & Administrator - Grey
Tracey Hutt
Early Learning Facilitator - Grey
Sally Richardson
Early Learning Facilitator - Westland
Jo Bares
SPACE Co-facilitator
Sue Pooley
Koru Club Supported Learner Programme Lead Facilitator
Tracey Hutt
Early Learning Facilitator - Grey
Sally Richardson
Early Learning Facilitator - Westland
Sarah Heney
Payroll Administrator
Jo Bares
SPACE Co-Facilitator
Holly Thorpe
WCDRS Information Consultant - Westland/Greymouth
Nicayla Bryan
WCDRS Information Consultant
Cilla Raruve
WCDRS Information Consultant - Buller
Krista Taylor
Early Learning Facilitator - South Westland
Hayley Smith
Incredible Years facilitator
Te Aroha
Pipsqueaks Playgroup Facilitator
Jessica Kennedy
Early Learning Facilitator - Haast
Lauren Jarvis
Playgroup Co-ordinator - Cobden Playgroup
Riria Wall-Iraia
Nga Tipu Totara Lead facilitator
Tracey Wratt
Nga Tipu Totara co-facilitator
Jackie Davidson
Youth Services Facilitator
Rohatai Fernandez
WestREAP Intern
Terry Beddek
Ngā Toki Ako
Alternative Education Lead Facilitator
Catherine Brennan
Ngā Toki Ako
Alternative Education Facilitator
Craig Langdon
Cleaner-Gardener-Blaketown
Erica McFarlane
Koru Club support & Volunteer
Patricia Roney
Kathleen Langi
Melissa Masters
Lauren Evans
Board Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member